The design standards and guidelines contained in this Part are the minimum requirements for site plan, subdivision, development or rehabilitation plans, and shall be the criteria for evaluating the plan and design of such developments The guidelines and standards are not intended to restrict creativity and an applicant may request their modification or waiver, provided the applicant demonstrates to the Board not only the criteria for exceptions pursuant to N J S A 40 55D-5 1, but also that the resulting change will

A. Generally satisfy the purpose of this Part.

B.Be designed in accordance with the Township's normally acceptable engineering, planning and/or architectural standards

C. Generally enhance the overall development plan for the tract, without adverse impacts on its physical, visual or spatial characteristics.

D. Generally enhance the existing streetscape, neighborhood and district in which such development is located, without adverse impacts on their physical, visual or spatial characteristics, or on the township generally.

E. Not reduce the useful life or increase the cost of maintenance of the improvement to be modified, or otherwise have an adverse impact on the long-term function of the development

F.Not materially detract from the real property values of adjacent or nearby properties.